Modular structural latch

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1988-03-29

1990-02-27

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging

292201, 292337, 292DIG38, E05C 326

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049040049

ABSTRACT:
An integrated structural latch for vehicle doors having a structural latching module and a non-structural actuating module; the structural latching module having a metal plate having an opening therethrough and having metal latching mechanisms secured thereto adjacent the opening, the latching mechanisms for engaging a striker passing through the opening, the striker disposed adjacent one end of a vehicle door; the non-structural actuating module being secured to the structural latching module and having a housing with an opening therethrough aligned in use with the opening through the structural latching module and having actuation mechanisms for engaging and disengaging the latching means; whereby the structural latching module and the non-structural actuating module are assembled and when assembled provide an integrated structural latch.

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